With a win, the 49ers can clinch a playoff berth and keep their faint hopes of winning the NFC West alive. Thanks to Arizona’s 17-10 upset win at Seattle (12-3) on Sunday, the 49ers could still win their third straight division crown with a win Monday, a victory at Arizona on Dec. 29 and a season-ending loss by the Seahawks against the visiting Rams (7-8). …

In March, nose guard Glenn Dorsey, who was accustomed to more mellow offseasons during his previous five years with the Chiefs, was properly indoctrinated. After running a series of sprints up a steep hill in San Jose, Dorsey threw up. His new teammates approved. …

The passage of time has also created a sense of nostalgia for Berman. In January 1982, ESPN was a 28-month-old company operating on a shoestring budget. After the game, Berman drove to the KRON-TV studio in the city to help edit a five-minute segment that aired later that night. At the time, the quick turnaround was revolutionary. …